Physical Therapy Aide

Physical Therapy Aide

The Iowa Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Division of State-Operated Specialty Care, Bureau of Woodward Resource Center (WRC) is seeking a Physical Therapy Aide to join our team. This is a full-time position with a Monday Friday, 7 : 00 a.m. 3 : 30 p.m. schedule. As a Physical Therapy Aide, you'll play a pivotal role in our Developmental Services division. If you're passionate about making a difference and ready to take on a rewarding position, this could be the perfect job for you!

Key Responsibilities :

• Complete therapeutic work at a sub-professional level in the treatment and prevention of physical disability through use of physical therapy techniques, programs, methods, and equipment.
• Monitor adaptive equipment to ensure proper use including but not limited to all beds (standard and hospital) and mattress protectors, per procedure.
• Monitor programs and issued equipment (knee pads, elbow pads, gait belts, etc.).
• Monitor mobility and positioning plans for staff compliance.
• Collaborate as an interdisciplinary team member in program development and implementation.
• Complete all training required of the position, demonstrating proficiency of skills and knowledge, and ensure training is recorded in training system.

Key Competencies :

Applicants will be required to complete a background check to be considered for this position. About Woodward Resource Center (WRC) : Woodward Resource Center (WRC) is committed to providing exceptional care, support, and habilitation services for individuals with intellectual disabilities. As a vital part of the Iowa Department of Health and Human Services, WRC strives to uphold the highest standards of care and promote the well-being and independence of the individuals we serve.

Benefits of Joining WRC :

Woodward is a city of approximately 1,300 located in central Iowa. The High Trestle Trail begins here and boasts 25 miles of paved surface running through five towns and four counties in the heart of Iowa. The trail includes an iconic, 1 / 2-mile, 13-story high bridge across the Des Moines River valley, one of the largest trail bridges in the world. The Iowa Arboretum & Gardens is just a quick drive away offering more trails, scenic overlooks and other amazing natural features. Woodward is about 30 minutes away Ames, home of Iowa State University. Des Moines, Iowa's capitol city, is also about the same distance away and home to Wells Fargo Arena (host site of NCAA Basketball and premier concerts) and Lauridsen Skatepark, the nation's largest skatepark. Additionally, Des Moines hosts one of the nation's finest State Fairs and is home to professional sports teams the Iowa Cubs, Iowa Wolves, Iowa Barnstormers and Iowa Wild. The State of Iowa is an EEO / AA Employer HHS values those with "lived experience" and encourages adults who were fostered as youth, foster parents, and / or parents who were in the HHS system to apply. Minorities, women, persons with disabilities and veterans are encouraged to apply (Hearing and Speech Impaired Relay Iowa 1-800-735-2942 TDD). Our agency uses E-Verify to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, please visit www.e-verify.gov.

Minimum Qualification Requirements : The equivalent of one year of full-time experience as a nursing assistant or therapy aide (e.g., Activities Aide, Occupational Therapy Assistant, Education Aide in a health care facility; OR any equivalent combination of the required experience and post high school education in a physical therapy, practical nursing, child care, geriatric care, mental health, or intellectual disability curriculum may be substituted on the basis that thirty semester hours or the equivalent equals one year of experience. For additional information, please visit this link.

Additional Qualification Requirements : At the time of interview, applicants referred to Glenwood and Woodward State Hospital-Schools will be assessed to determine if they meet federal government employment requirements as published in the Federal Register, Section 20-CFR-405.1101.

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